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Post by Libby on May 10, 2012 6:23:32 GMT
Yeah, when I think of different countries, like China or France, I think of their languages, their landmarks, etc. Maybe their governments too, especially if they've been in the news lately, and they have. I don't automatically think of what music they do or don't like. Well, actually, nowadays I do have an idea of what music the Chinese like: they like Hayley, and Sarah Brightman, and Andrea Bocelli. They like wonderful singers. Maybe they like pop, too, but they have a great respect for classical crossover music, which is nice.  |
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Post by John H on May 10, 2012 8:07:19 GMT
Well, actually, nowadays I do have an idea of what music the Chinese like: they like Hayley, and Sarah Brightman, and Andrea Bocelli. They like wonderful singers. Maybe they like pop, too, but they have a great respect for classical crossover music, which is nice. They like Mary-Jess too.  Sorry, totally off-topic  but it had to be said.  |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on May 11, 2012 17:14:20 GMT
I agree with you, Libby. I have often thought that other countries possess a better appreciation for all genres of music, especially classical, classical crossover, and/or opera. Sadly, I have also often thought that the US does not possess such a appreciation, at least to a further extent. I know I'm making a generalization, even though I highly dislike generalizations.
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Post by tireman on May 11, 2012 21:32:02 GMT
I agree with you, Libby. I have often thought that other countries possess a better appreciation for all genres of music, especially classical, classical crossover, and/or opera. Sadly, I have also often thought that the US does not possess such a appreciation, at least to a further extent. I know I'm making a generalization, even though I highly dislike generalizations. I'm not sure I agree with you. We have a Symphony Hall in St Louis Mo that features a full season of classical and classical crossover concerts. One of the problems in the states is for an artist to fill the huge venues here. Larry |
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Post by martindn on May 11, 2012 22:44:36 GMT
Well, even small venues. I was at a concert last night, in our local De Montfort Hall, which seats 2000 plus. It was a wonderful show, four singers who called themselves "Beyond the Barricade", after a song from Les Miserables I think. Thet performed songs from will known musicals. They were superb, but there were many empty seats. Four really first rate singers. OK, I think they have been doing it for many years, at the same venues, but it wa the first time I had seen it, and I thought they were wonderful.
But they keep coming back and will come back again. I'm glad about that.
Martin D
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Post by Libby on May 12, 2012 5:56:38 GMT
Major artists do fill our large venues. And other slightly less famous artists fill smaller venues. It doesn't mean they're not successful. Just because an artist isn't in the tabloids all the time doesn't mean their music isn't appreciated. |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on May 12, 2012 20:04:45 GMT
I agree with you, Libby. I have often thought that other countries possess a better appreciation for all genres of music, especially classical, classical crossover, and/or opera. Sadly, I have also often thought that the US does not possess such a appreciation, at least to a further extent. I know I'm making a generalization, even though I highly dislike generalizations. I'm not sure I agree with you. We have a Symphony Hall in St Louis Mo that features a full season of classical and classical crossover concerts. One of the problems in the states is for an artist to fill the huge venues here. Larry Oh I know, less than 30 minutes from my house is The Forum [of Harrisburg] and HSO (Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra). I love it there! I've seen many great performances there by great Broadway and Classical Crossover performers like Christiane Noll (twice!), Debbie Shapiro Gravitte, Doug LaBrecque, William Michaels, Melissa Errico, and many others. I just feel that the popularity of Classical & Classical Crossover is generally localized. |
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Post by tireman on May 13, 2012 0:42:48 GMT
I'm not sure I agree with you. We have a Symphony Hall in St Louis Mo that features a full season of classical and classical crossover concerts. One of the problems in the states is for an artist to fill the huge venues here. Larry Oh I know, less than 30 minutes from my house is The Forum [of Harrisburg] and HSO (Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra). I love it there! I've seen many great performances there by great Broadway and Classical Crossover performers like Christiane Noll (twice!), Debbie Shapiro Gravitte, Doug LaBrecque, William Michaels, Melissa Errico, and many others. I just feel that the popularity of Classical & Classical Crossover is generally localized. Well yes, that's true in most countries. I think it may be more prevalent in the states due to it's size and mix of ethnicity. Larry |
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Post by John H on May 16, 2012 6:09:14 GMT
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Post by Libby on May 16, 2012 22:06:00 GMT
That's great, but how popular is this going to be, anyway? I would imagine maybe a lot of the Greek-American community might be interested, but that's if they like classical crossover music! Anything is better than nothing, though. At least this breaks up the coming-every-3-years thing. For now, at least.  |
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Post by kijjik on Jun 2, 2012 6:32:53 GMT
While I dream that Hayley will be as popular as Bieber here in the States, it's just not going to happen. What I would like to see happen is Hayley give a small concert with a chamber orchestra, possibly in NY, but location is not important. The concert could be filmed and sponsored by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to be aired on PBS. Private foundations could be approached to provide funding.
Just a single event; a tour is a bit much to expect. Someone influential would have to get behind this to make it happen. Otherwise, I fear I will never get to see Hayley live. You fans in Britain are so fortunate to have Hayley in residence.
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Post by HayleyInspiresMe01 on Jun 2, 2012 10:48:25 GMT
While I dream that Hayley will be as popular as Bieber here in the States, it's just not going to happen. What I would like to see happen is Hayley give a small concert with a chamber orchestra, possibly in NY, but location is not important. The concert could be filmed and sponsored by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to be aired on PBS. Private foundations could be approached to provide funding. Just a single event; a tour is a bit much to expect. Someone influential would have to get behind this to make it happen. Otherwise, I fear I will never get to see Hayley live. You fans in Britain are so fortunate to have Hayley in residence. I know exactly how u feel man. Its very unfortunate but hey become a true fan and save ur money up and travel like im doing  |
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Post by Libby on Jun 3, 2012 5:13:13 GMT
While I dream that Hayley will be as popular as Bieber here in the States, it's just not going to happen. What I would like to see happen is Hayley give a small concert with a chamber orchestra, possibly in NY, but location is not important. The concert could be filmed and sponsored by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to be aired on PBS. Private foundations could be approached to provide funding. Just a single event; a tour is a bit much to expect. Someone influential would have to get behind this to make it happen. Otherwise, I fear I will never get to see Hayley live. You fans in Britain are so fortunate to have Hayley in residence. Umm, excuse me? I think it's about time she come to the west coast instead of the east coast. She hasn't been over here in over 5 years, and that was with Celtic Woman! Yet, she's been back on the east coast twice since then, plus another gig coming up. Nope, if there can be only one show at a time, I think it's high time the west got a turn! :wink: |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 3, 2012 20:09:43 GMT
As a Londoner, I'm just happy we've got her! |
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Post by Bamafan on Jun 4, 2012 1:11:34 GMT
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but it had to be said. 
